1932 – 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dorothy Jane Doughty announces her peaceful passing on November 23, 2025, at the age of 93, in the comfort of her home, with her son Allan and daughter-in-law Tracey lovingly by her side. Raised in Simcoe, Ontario, by the late Thelma Randall, Dorothy made her home in Jarvis. It was there that she created a life filled with love, family, and a deep appreciation for the land. She shared her life with her devoted husband, Jack, raising their two children, Karen and Allan, on the family farm she cherished so dearly. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack (2004), whose memory she carried close to her heart. Dorothy was a woman of quiet strength, gentle humour, and steadfast faith. A proud member of Wesley United Church, she lived her values with grace and kindness. Her dedication to her church community was evident throughout her life: she served for over 20 years as a CGIT leader, Explorer leader, Sunday School teacher, and later as a Sunday School superintendent; she was also a charter member of the Jarvis Public Library and a founding member of JAAA. She had a lifelong passion for gardening, taking great joy in tending the soil and—most of all—pulling weeds, a task she claimed brought her peace. Her love of animals was evident to all who knew her, as was her joy in farm life. Family was the centre of Dorothy’s world. She is survived by her daughter, Karen, and her son Allan and his wife, Tracey, and was predeceased by her son-in-law, John Brown. She was also predeceased by her dear sister-in-law, Helen Fish. Dorothy was a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother to: Melanie Bryant (Travis) and their children, Linkoln, Lennox, and Clay; Melissa Brown; Jonathan Doughty; Kristy Jackson (Alex) and their children, Emery and Makenna; and Kayla Fitzgerald (Josh) and their children, Scarlett and Ryker. She also leaves behind her nephew, Stephen Fish (Kate), and their daughters, Claire and Evelyn; and her niece, Carolyn Fish (Hurvano Gutierrez), all of whom held a special place in her heart. Dorothy’s home was always filled with warmth, especially when her great-grandchildren visited. One of her greatest joys was listening to them play her piano—a sound that brought her immense happiness in her later years. Her legacy is one of love, family, and the simple beauty she found in everyday life. She will be forever remembered for her kindness, her devotion, and the gentle way she nurtured everyone—and everything—around her.
Friends are invited to call at COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 19 Talbot St. W., Jarvis, on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 2–5 p.m. Funeral service for Dorothy will be held at Jarvis Community Church (formerly Wesley United Church), 19 Church St., Jarvis, on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Wesley United Church Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Dorothy may be made to The Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice or the SPCA. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cooper Funeral Home, Jarvis (519-587-4414). Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca.
